Seoul to Gangwon East Coast

How long does it take from Seoul to Gangwon East Coast?

KTX takes 1h 51m. Express bus takes 2h 20m.

• KTX1h 51m
• Express bus2h 20m

Your trip

1. Leave Seoul

   KTX · 1h 51m

2. Arrive in Gangwon East Coast

   KTX reaches Gangneung, and express buses reach Sokcho. A bus connects the coast towns.

3. Stay

   One or two nights. Sunrise is the reason to stay over.

4. When to go

   Summer for the beaches, October for Seoraksan's leaves. Winter sunrise is cold but clear.

Plans for Gangwon East Coast

• Full daySokcho in One Day: Seorak Cable Car, Abai Village, Dakgangjeong8 stops · about 9.5 h
• Full dayGangneung in a Day from Seoul: Old Houses, the East Sea, Coffee Street8 stops · about 11.5 h

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• Incheon1h 10m
• Jeonju1h 37m–1h 46m